Special fields and Interdisciplinary Engineer

There are plenty of traditional, nontraditional, and interdisciplinary fields of engineering that might just match up with your interests, whether they involve design, architecture, law, business, geography, psychology, or education. As an acoustical engineer, you might develop a state-of-the-art sound studio, or as a sports engineer you might create equipment that tests the performance of athletes. You might also work in “human factors engineering,” a fascinating field that takes human behavior and psychology into account in developing products and systems.

Salary

The average annual salary for engineers in special and interdisciplinary fields varies significantly depending on the specialty, but for entry-level engineers it ranges around $53,000 to $61,645.*

Examples

As an oceanographic engineer, design instruments that can map the ocean floor

As a fire protection engineer, develop the fire exit layout for a school

As a forensic engineer, investigate a suspicious explosion at a manufacturing plant

As a package engineer, design a new bottle for hand cream that increases the shelf life of the product

As a systems engineer, design and coordinate large and complex projects known as systems

As a safety engineer, inspect a chemical manufacturing company, making sure that workers aren’t exposed to dangerous fumes

Are you interested in a dam career? Dams and levees are among the most challenging engineering structures to plan and design. A variety of specialists are needed for this exciting area of infrastructure. Find out what you need to know for a career in this area from the Association of State Dam Safety Officials.

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